Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Margaret Cochrane

Female 1865 - 1944  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Margaret Cochrane was born 23 Feb 1865, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Cochrane and Christina Turner); died 12 Feb 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Feb 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56368605
    • Name: Maggie Cochrane
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57889
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Margaret Cochrane

    Lifelong Resident of this Community Passes in Her 80th Year

    The death occurred at her residence in Ayr on Saturday at 11.30 a.m. of Miss Margaret Cochrane, in her 80th year, after a lengthy illness. Miss Cochrane was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cochrane, Scottish pioneers, and was born on the Cochrane homestead, south of Ayr. She was the last member of the family. Miss Cochrane was a member of Knox United Church and took a deep interest in the different women's organizations of the congregation. She lived in this community during the whole of her lifetime, residing on Swan street for many years. The following nieces and nephews survive: Mrs. Charles Gunn, Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Marshall Cochrane, Ernest Cochrane and Robert Cochrane. The Funeral - There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place from her late residence, Swan street, on Monday afternoon to Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, and the pallbearers were: Albert Gillespie, John A. Manson, P. L. Gourlay, John Easton, R. E. Maeder and Thomas Easton.

    The Ayr News Feb 17 1944 pg 1


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel CochraneSamuel Cochrane was born 12 Jan 1828, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 14 Nov 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56356684
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57885
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Toll Road Profiter
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Samuel — Christina Turner. Christina was born 3 Apr 1827, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 15 Aug 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Christina Turner was born 3 Apr 1827, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 15 Aug 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56358413
    • Name: Christina Cochrane
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57886
    • Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. James William Cochrane was born 27 Mar 1853, , Scotland; died 4 Nov 1920, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada.
    2. Robert Cochrane was born CALC 20 Nov 1858, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1918, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Feb 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Cochrane was born 17 Oct 1860, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1940, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Mar 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Margaret Cochrane was born 23 Feb 1865, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Feb 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.